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Sizing for self sewing

I just bought a Simplicity coat pattern for myself. In taking my measurements, I'm all over the map. I was already planning an adjustment for my, ahem, full bust, but my hip and waist measurements are several sizes apart. If I use my bust and hip measurements, I'll be in a size which I have never worn.


I'm usually a 12 or 14. Making a size 20 seems crazy. Is that how adult patterns run? Is it muslin time?


Thanks!


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